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The Government of Tamil Nadu have constituted a new Board for School
Examination viz "Tamil Nadu State Board of School Examination" by merging the
two separate boards (1) Board of Secondary Education and (2) Board of Higher
Secondary Examinations vide G.O.1(D) No. 142 School Education(V1) Department
Dated 9-8-2002.
The members of the Board are :
Chairman
Director of Government Examinations
Designated
Members
Director of School Education
Director of Technical Education
Director of Medical Education
Director of Teacher Education Research and Training
Universities
Representatives
Dr. N.Sivagnanam, University of Madras
Dr.K.Rangaraj, Anna University
Dr.A.Nalini. Dr.MGR Medical University
Nominated
Members
Joint Director of Govt Exam(Higher Secondary)
Joint Director of Govt. Exam(Personnel)
Tmt.M.V.Kalavathy, HM, Govt. H.S. School, Ashok Nagar - Retired
Tmt.Malliga Somasundaram, HM, Govt. HSS, Killai, Cuddalore District
Tmt.S.Saroja, HM, EVRN Corpn. HSS, South veli St., Madurai
Thiru.K..Arularankan, PG Teacher, Govt. HSS, Tiruchengodu
Thiru.S.Sambandan, PG Teacher, J.G.National HSS, Tambaram East,
Chennai
Dr.P.Veerapan, Chairman, NCERT, Bangalore
Thiru.A.Ramadoss, DD of Education Dept, Pondicherry,
Brief History
The Directorate of Government Examinations was formed as a separate directorate in
Feb.1975. Prior to the formation of Directorate Of Government Examinations, the then
DPI/DSE was the ex-officio commissioner for Govt. exams and the department was having
its office at Madras only.
The first secondary school leaving certificate exam was conducted in the year 1911. This
directorate started conducting the following major exams from the year noted against each of
them.
Name of Examination
Year commenced
Matriculation
1979
Anglo Indian
1979
Hr. Secondary
1980
This Directorate has 7 Regional Offices at Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli ,
Chennai, Cuddalore and Vellore.
At present this department is conducting exams for about 20 lakh students every year.
(List of examination conducted by this department is given in a separate annexure)
To enable the dropout of the school who could not pursue their school studies due to various
reasons, this department is conducting 8th standard public exam purely for private
candidates. Likewise, private candidates are also permitted to appear for SSLC and Hr. Sec.
School Examns. directly.
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Important Milestones of Directorate of Government Examinations
1911
Introduction of SSLC Examinations
1972
Computerised Mark Certificates Issued
1975
Formation of Directorate of Government Examinations
1978
Introduction of Matriculation and Anglo Indian Examinations
1980
Introduction of Higher Secondary Examinations
1980
Formation of Office of the Regional Deputy Director of
Government Examinations – Madurai Region
1980
Formation of Office of the Regional Deputy Director of
Government Examinations - Coimbatore Region
1982
Formation of Office of the Regional Deputy Director of
Government Examinations - Trichy Region
1984
Formation of Office of the Regional Deputy Director of
Government Examinations - Chennai Region
1987
Formation of Office of the Regional Deputy Director of
Government Examinations - Tirunelveli Region
1994
Formation of Office of the Regional Deputy Director of
Government Examinations - Cuddalore Region
1999
Formation of Office of the Regional Deputy Director of
Government Examinations - Vellore Region
2000 (i)
(ii)
Affixing Hologram Stickers in the Mark Certificates
Printing of Mark Certificates Both in Tamil & English
2001 (i)
Minimum Pass Marks fixed for theory and practical Examinations
for Higher Secondary and Matriculation Examinations
(ii)
Use of OMR Answer Sheets for the Computer Science Subject in
Higher Secondary Examination
(iii)
Issuance of Photo copy of Answer Scripts in the four subjects
viz., Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology and Revaluation of
answer scripts in these four subjects.
2002 (i)
(ii)
2003 (i)
Introduction of Special Supplemental Examination in
for those who failed in one, two and three subjects
June /July
Implementation of New and System of improvement scheme in
the Higher Secondary Examination but the same was withdrawn
in year
Issuance of Certificate with inbuilt security features
(ii)
Issuance of Photo copy and Revaluation of Answer Scripts in
Higher Secondary Examinations in two more subjects viz., Botany
and Zoology
(iii)
New Scheme for Receiving Applications from Private Candidates
after the due date
(iv)
Endorsement at the reverse side of the mark sheet by the Head
of School
2007
Minimum pass marks in Theory paper of Higher Secondary Exam
was reduced from 40 to 30 and for practicals it was increased
from 30 to 40
2008
Extra time of 10 minutes for reading Question Paper
2009 (i)
Additional extra time of 5 minutes for entering the details in the
Answer book.
(ii)
Issuance of Photo copy of answer script of all the subjects of
Higher Secondary Exam and also Revaluation.
Functions
Collecting data relevant to the student appearing for various exams from school.
Constitution of centers to conduct the exam.
Printing and supply of question papers to the examination centres.
Supply of stationery articles to the examination centres.
Supply of blank application forms and receipt of filled in application from Private
candidates.
Supply of printed Nominal .Roll of candidates registered for the exam and issuance
of Admission Certificates / Hall Tickets to Private candidates.
Appointment of officials to conduct the examination at various centers, based on the
proposals received from the Inspecting Officers.
Constitution of valuation centers and Appointment of Examiners.
Tabulating the marks, releasing of results and issuance of certificates.
Various Examinations conducted by this Directorate
This Directorate conducts various types of examinations during a year and the
details are listed below and the details are linked thereon:
Name of the Examination
Session
SSLC Public Examination
March / June
/October
OSLC Public Examination
March / June /
October
Anglo – Indian School Leaving Certificate Examination
March / June /
October
Matriculation Examination
March / June /
October
Higher Secondary Examination (General Education and
Vocational Courses)
March / June /
September
Diploma in Teacher Education Examination (I Year & II Year)
June/July
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8 Standard Public Examination for Private Candidates
December
Diploma Examination in Teaching the Blind (Junior Grade &
Senior Grade)
June
Diploma Examination in Teaching the Deaf (Junior Grade &
Senior Grade)
September
st
nd
Diploma in Physical Education Examination 1 year and 2
year
April & May
Sanskrit siromani Examination
May
Diploma Examination in Mentally Retarded
July
Various Technical Examinations (Both Lower & Higher
November
Grade) DRAWING free hand outline & Model drawing
(a) Design (b)Painting (c) Modeling
.INDIAN MUSIC & Additional Practical, DANCING, Tailoring,
Embroidery , Needle work & Dress making, Agriculture,
Handloom Weaving & Printing Group
Examination in various art & culture on behalf of Director of
Arts & Culture
(a) Isaikalaimani & Others (b) District Govt. Music School
Examination (c) Diploma in Music Teacher Examination
(d) Nattuvangam Kalaimani
June
Technical Teachers Certificate Examination
Tamil Pandit Certificate Examination
March /
October
National Talent Search Examination (N.T.S.) National Means- November
cum-Merit Scholarship Examination (NMMS)
Tamil Nadu Rural Students Talent Search Examination
(TRUSTS)
September
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Addresses of Head Office and Regional Offices of Government Examinations
Head Office
Director,
Directorate of Government Examinations,
College Road, D.P.I. Campus
Nungampakkam,
Chennai – 600 006.
Phone : 28278286, 28272088, 28269982
28275125, 28275126
Regional Offices
1.
Regional Deputy Director
O/O The Regional Deputy
Director of Government
Examinations, Government
High School Campus,
Swamy Nellaippar salai,
Triunelveli – 627 002.
Phone : 0462 – 2320361
2.
Regional Deputy Director
O/O The Regional Deputy
Director of Government
Examinations,
No. 4 Hakkem Ajmalkhan
Street,
Chinna Chokkikulam
Madurai – 625 002.
Phone : 0451 – 2530013
3.
Regional Deputy Director
O/O The Regional Deputy
Director of Government
Examinations, Government
L.L.A Building,
3rd Floor, Big Bazzar street,
Coimbatore 641 001.
Phone : 0422 – 2394856
4.
Regional Deputy Director
O/O The Regional Deputy
Director of Government
Examinations,
1A, Arabic College Road,
Trichirappalli – 620 020
Phone : 0431 – 2422157
5.
Regional Deputy Director
O/O The Regional Deputy
Director of Government
Examinations,
No. 87, Arcot Road,
Sathuvacheri,
Vellore - 632 009.
Phone : 95416 257369
6.
Regional Deputy Director
O/O The Regional Deputy
Director of Government
Examinations,
9/8, Aatrangarai Veedhi,
Pudhupalayam,
Cuddlore – 607 001.
Phone : 04142 – 230231
7.
Regional Deputy Director
O/O The Regional Deputy
Director of Government
Examinations, DPI Campus,
College Road,
Chennai – 600 006.
Phone :28277926
Examination Application Forms
1.
Higher Secondary (‘H’-type application for once appeared candidate)
3.
Higher Secondary (For Private Candidates) – (‘HP’-type application
for Direct private candidate)
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (For Private Candidates)
4.
Matriculation (For Private Candidates)
2.
Anglo Indian Secondary School Leaving Certificate (For Private
5.
Candidates)
Details of Fees to be Remitted along with the Application Forms
Examination Application Form - Higher Secondary
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Page 7
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Page 6
Page 4
Page 4
Examination Application Form - SSLC (For Private Candidates)
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Examination Application Form - Matriculation (For Private Candidates)
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 4
Examination Application Form - Anglo Indian Secondary School Certificate (For Private
Candidates)
Page 1
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Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
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DETAILS OF FEES TO BE REMITTED (PRIVATE CANDIDATES)
HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION
Amount
`H’ TYPE
Once appeared and failed
For each Subject Rs. 50/No. of Subjects X 50 + 35
`H P’ TYPE
Rs. 185/-
(Direct Private)
Filled in Applications should be dropped in the boxes kept in any one of the offices of
DEO / CEO / RDDGE offices and also by Registered Post.
PARTICULARS OF FEES TO BE REMITTED (PRIVATE CANDIDATES)
FOR S.S.L.C / O.S.L.C / MATRIC / ANGLO-INDIAN EXAMINATION
S.S.L.C Examination
For one or more subjects
Rs. 125/-
Matriculation Examination
for each Subject Rs. 100/-
(No. of Subjects X 100) + 35
Anglo Indian Examination
for each Subject Rs. 50/(No. of Subjects X 50) + 35
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Question Papers
Previous year question papers are available for the following examinations
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SSLC Examinations, 2007
SSLC Examinations, 2006
SSLC Examinations, 2005
Matriculation Examinations, 2008
March 2009 (NEW)
July 2008
March 2008
Matriculation Examinations, 2007
Anglo Indian SLC Examinations, 2009 (NEW)
Anglo Indian SLC Examinations, 2007
Higher Secondary Examinations (Plus 2)
March 2009 (NEW)
July 2008
March 2008
September 2007
June 2007
March 2007
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Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC)/Oriental School Leaving
Certificate (OSLC) Public Examination
1. Conduct of Examination
2. Scheme of Examination
3. Award of Certificate
4. School Students
a) Eligibility
b) Age
c) Fees
d) Mode of Remittance
e) Concession
f) Procedure for examination
5. Direct Private Candidate
a) Eligibility
b) Age
c) Fees
d) Mode of Remittance
e) Procedure for examination
6. Distribution of Hall Tickets and Time Table
7. Examination Time Table
8. Release of Results
9. Distribution of Mark Certificates
10. Retotalling
11. Issue of Certified Copies of Marks.
12. Issue of Duplicate Certificates.
1. Conduct of Examination
SSLC/OSLC Examinations are conducted thrice in a year
March / April Session - Application Form
Special Supplemental June / July - Application Form
Supplementary Examination September / October
2. Scheme of Examination
Examination will be conducted for the following subjects on the dates fixed by the Director of
Government Examination. Duration of each examination is 2½ Hours.
Subject
SSLC
OSLC
Part A
Tamil or Mother
Tongue Language
Paper I
Main Language Paper I (Sanskrit /
Arabic)
Part A
Tamil or Mother
Tongue Language
Paper II
Main Language Paper II (Sanskrit /
Arabic)
Part B
English Paper I
English Paper I
Part B
English Paper II
English Paper II
Mathematics
Mathematics
Main Language Paper III (Sanskrit /
Arabic) or Language – Tamil
Science
Science
Social Science
Social Science Compulsory subject
but not taken into account for
eligibility purpose.
In Language the Question Papers in Paper I and Paper II will be in Tamil or Mother
Tongue i.e. Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Gujarathi, Kannada, Urdu and French.
For Non Language subjects the following mediums are permitted. Tamil, or Mother
Tongue, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, English, Urdu and Gujarathi
3. Award of Certificate
A Pass in the SSLC (X Std)/OSLC (X Std) Examination requires a minimum of 35%
of marks in each one of the five subjects. This includes passing under the
compartmental system also.
Social Science or Tamil or Mother Tongue is an optional subject for OSLC Public
Examination but it will not be taken into account for eligibility. But the candidate
should attend this subject compulsorily.
4. School Students
a) Eligibility
There shall be a Government Examination at the end of the course in X Standard
and the students i.e. Pupil Candidates who are studying in a recognized high school
and completed the same are eligible to appear for the SSLC / OSLC Public
Examination conducted during the month of March / April every year.
b) Age
The pupil should have completed the age of 14 on the first day of the month in
which the examination is to be conducted
Exemption
The following authorities are competent to grant age exemption noted below: Upto
two years : D.E.O. Concerned. More than two years : C.E.O. Concerned.
Such candidate should apply for the exemption accompanied by a Medical
Certificate signed by a Medical Practitioner. The Head of the schools should
recommend their applications.
c) Fees
Examination Fee
Rs.100.00
Mark Certificate
Rs. 10.00
Service Charge
Rs. 05.00
Total
Rs.115.00
From March/April 2008 onwards Tamil Medium students are exempted from paying
exam fees.
d) Mode of Remittance
Respective Headmaster of the institution should collect and remit it into
Government account. (Application form can be obtained from DGE/Regional
Offices)
e) Concession
Categories
Concession
SC/ST Students
Exam fees exemption
OB & MBC whose parental income
is less than Rs. 50,000/- p.a
Exam fees exemption
All Tamil Medium students :
Exam fees exemption
Blind Candidate
Fee Exemption
Appointment of Scribe
Deaf & Dumb
One Language under Part A or
Part B Exemption.
Fee Exemption.
Differently abled / Dyslexia
Appointment of Scribe
candidates concession will be
granted on the basis of Medical
Certificate from the authorized
Extra time in the Examination
Medical Practitioner/ Psychiatrist/
Educationalist and recommendation upto 1½ hours.
of the Head of School and the
D.E.O.
f) Procedure for examination
At the end of the course in X standard and the date fixed by the Director of
Government Examinations, from time to time the Head of the school shall forward
the Nominal Roll in the prescribed forms of his pupils who will be appearing for the
public examination conducted by the Board to the respective Regional Deputy
Director of Government Examinations.
5. Direct Private Candidates
a) Eligibility:
VIII Standard passed with English from the recognized school.
b) Age
Should have completed the age of 14½ on the first day of the month in which the
examination is to be conducted.
c) Fees
Examination Fee
Rs.100.00
Registration
Rs. 10.00
Mark Certificate
Rs.010.00
Service Charge
Rs.0 5.00
Total
Rs.125.00
d) Mode of Remittance of the fees
Chennai City candidates have to remit the Examination Fee by means of Demand
Draft obtained from any Nationalized bank drawn in favour of the Director of
Government Examinations, Chennai – 6, payable at Chennai.
Candidates from other places have to remit the Examination Fee by chalan in
Government Treasuries only.
e) Procedure of examination
Submission of Application
Filled in applications have to be sent to the following offices where their residence /
centre nearer to along with enclosures mentioned (Application forms can also be
obtained in these offices):-
Revenue District
Regional Office (for
full address see at
contacts)
Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli & Tuticorin
Tirunelveli
Ramnad, Virudhunagar, Sivaganga, Madurai,
Theni and Dindigul
Madruai
The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Erode, Salem,
Namakkal and Dharmapuri.
Coimbatore
Pudukottai, Trichy, Karur, Perambalur,
Nagapattinam, Thanjvur and Thiruvarur.
Trichy
Cuddalore, Villupuram, Pondicherry and
Karaikal
Cuddalore
Vellore & Thiruvannamalai
Vellore
Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur and Chennai
Chennai
Notification for the issue and submission of application (i.e. Last date) is published
for each session.
Enclosures along with Applications
1.
2.
3.
4.
Hall Ticket with Passport size photo attested by the Head of School
in which the candidate last studied.
Photo copy of the Mark Certificate of the previous appearance (or)
Photo copy of T.C. issued from the Recognised school where the
candidate passed.VIII standard with English (or) Photo copy of VIII
standard (ESLC) Mark Certificate issued by D.G.E.,Chennai – 6.
Computer Coding Sheet.
Receipt for the payment of Examination Fees.
6. Distribution of Admission Certificate and Time Table
The candidates should collect their Admission Certificate and Time Table in person
three days before the commencement of the examination from the examination
centre.
While receiving the Admission Certificate candidates should hand over a selfaddressed envelope with postage of Rs.25/- to the chief superintendent of that
centre for sending their Mark Certificate by Registered Post at a later date.
7. Examination Time Table
Examinations will be conducted as per Time – Table issued.
In the event of any holiday being declared after the publication of Time – Table the
examination will be conducted as scheduled, unless and otherwise it is intimated by
the DGE, Chennai – 600 006.
8. Release of Results
Results of School candidates (pupils only) will be published through dailies and
through Internet in some web sites. Apart from this, Tabulated Mark List (TML) will
be sent to the respective schools where they appeared for the examination.
In respect of Private candidates, results will not be published through dailies and it
will be available in the Internet also.
9. Retotaling
Candidates are permitted to apply for re-totaling in all subjects within the dates
prescribed by this Department after the publication of results.
Re-totalling in all subjects should be applied to Director of Government
Examinations within 5 days of the receipt of Mark Certificate.
FEES AND MODE OF PAYMENT:For Subjects comprising two papers
Language & English
Rs.300+5
Other Subjects
Rs.200+5 (each)
Candidates in Chennai city should remit the prescribed fee in the form of D.D.
drawn in favour of
THE DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT
EXAMINATIONS, CHENNAI-6.
from a Nationalised Bank.
Candidates other than Chennai city may remit the prescribed fee under the
following Head of Account through Chalan in Treasury/Sub-Treasury.
“0202
01
02
AA
05
Education Sports Arts and Culture
General Education
Secondary Education
Examinations conducted by the Director of
Government Examinations
Fees for Re-totaling 3 Service Charges
2202 01 102 AA 0807”
Remedies for Loss of Certificate :- The procedure followed for Higher
Secondary is applicable for SSLC also.
Matriculation / Anglo-Indian Examination
1. Conduct of Examination
2. Scheme of Examination
3. Award of Certificate
4. School Students
a) Eligibility
b) Age
c) Fees
d) Mode of Remittance
e) Concession
f) Procedure for examination
5. Private Candidate
a) Distribution of Hall Tickets and Time Table
b) Examination Time Table
c) Release of Results
d) Distribution of Mark Certificates
e) Retotalling
f) Issue of Certified Copies of Marks.
g) Issue of Duplicate Certificates.
. 1. Conduct of Examination :
Matriculation / Anglo-Indian Examinations are conducted thrice in a year
March Session
Special Supplementary
June / July Examination
Supplementary Examination September / October
Application form
“
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2. Scheme of Examination :
Examination will be conducted for the following subjects on the dates prescribed by the
Director of Government Examinations.
Duration of each Examination is 21/2 hours.
From March 2009 onwards Question papers will be issued to candidates at 10.00 a.m.
Ten minutes is provided for reading the Question papers Answer Sheets will be issued at
10.10 a.m. Five minutes is provided for filling up of the particulars on the answer sheet.
Duration of Examination is 21/2 hours i.e., from 10.15 a.m to 12.45 p.m.
Subject
Languages
Languages
English
English
Maths
Maths
Science Theory
Science Theory
Sci-Practical
Sci-Practical
History & Civics
Geography &
Economics
Matric
Paper –I
Paper – II
Paper –I
Paper – II
Paper –I
Paper – II
Paper –I
Paper – II
Science-I -50
Science-II -50
Max.
Marks
Anglo-Indian
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Languages
----Paper –I
Paper – II
Paper –I
Paper – II
Paper –I
Paper – II
Prac.Sci-I
Prac.Sci-II
History &
Civics
Geography
100
100
Max.
Marks
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
50
50
100
Maximum Marks
converted to
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Any one of the following languages should be taken as first language Tamil, Hindi, Telugu,
French, Malayalam, Urdu, Sanskrit, Arabic & Kannada.
3. Award of Certificate :
For a pass in Matriculation / Anglo – Indian Examination, a minimum of Thirty-five percent
of Marks in each subject, in science subject 69 marks out of 200 in Theory and 35 marks out of
100 in Practical is required. This includes passing under the compartmental system also. Their
pass shall be classified as follows :-
Aggregate
Total Marks
Class in which placed
300 and above
First
250 to 299
Second
175 to 249
Third
4. School Students :
a) Eligibility:
There shall be a Government Examination at the end of the course in X Standard and the
students who are studying in a recognized Matric/Anglo - Indian School and completed the ten year
course are eligible to appear for the Matric/Anglo-Indian Examination, conducted during the Month of
March every year.
b) Age:
The school student should complete the age of 14 on the 1st day of the month in which the
Examination commences.
c) Fees:
Examination Fee
Mark Certificate
Service charge
Total
200
20
5
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d) Mode of Remittance:
Respective principal of the institution should collect and remit it into Government account.
MATRIC
5. Private Candidates
Eligibility
Candidates once appeared through Schools
are eligible to apply as a private candidate.
Syllabus and Text Books
Books published by Tamil Nadu Text Book
Corporation Board on the syllabus prescribed
by the Directorate of Matriculation Schools.
Fees
Exam Fee (For each subjects) Rs. 100/Registration Fee Rs. 10/common for
Mark Certificate Fee Rs. 20/each
Service Charge Rs. 5/application
Enclosures to Application
1. Fees - (D.D/Chalan)
2. Photo copy of Old Mark Certificate
3. Self Addressed stamped cover (Rs. 10/-)
Submission of Application Should be Submitted to
Additional Secretary (Matric).
Directorate of Government Exams,
College Road,Chennai – 6, through Regional
offices concerned.
Distribution of Hall Tickets Dates of distribution of admission certificates
and Time Table
will be announced in dailies and broadcasted
in Radio / Television. The candidates should
collect admission certificates and Time table
in person 3 days before the commencement
of the Examination from the Examination
Centre. While receiving admission certficate
candidates should handover a self
addressed envelop with postage of Rs.30/- to
the Chief Superintendent of the centre , for
sending the mark certificates by Registered
Post.
Release of Results
Results will be released through internet /
dailies
Distribution of Mark
Certificates
Candidates should collect the Mark
Certificates in person from the respective
examination certres on the dates prescribed
by DGE and announced in dailies.
Retotalling
After the publication of results candidates
may apply for retotalling of marks with Photo
copy of Mark Certificate or internet report on
the dates prescribed by Director of
Government Examination and announced in
dailies.
Fees : Rs.305/- for each subject.
Anglo - Indian Examination
For private candidates
1.
Eligibility
Candidates once appeared through Schools
are eligible to apply as a private candidate.
2.
Syllabus and Text Books Syllabus prescribed by Directorate of School
Education.
3.
Fees
Exam Fee (For each subjects) Rs. 50/Registration Fee Rs. 10/common
Mark Certificate Fee Rs. 20/- for each
Service Charge Rs. 5/application
Chennai City candidates remit the Exam fee
by means of DD from any Nationalised Bank
drawn in favour of the Director of
Government Examinations, Chennai-6,
payable at Chennai.
Candidates from other place should remit the
fees by chalan only.
4.
Enclosures to
Application
1. Fees – (D.D/Chalan)
2.Photo copy of Old mark Certificate
3.Self Addressed Stamped Cover (Rs.10/-)
5.
Submission of
Application
Applications Should be Submitted to
Additional Secretary (Matric). Directorate of
Government Exams,
College Road, Chennai – 6. through
Regional Offices concerned.
6.
Distribution of Hall
Tickets and Time Table
Exam Time Table Notification will be
published in dailies and broadcast in Radio /
Television through Regional Offices
concerned.
7.
Release of Results
Results will be released through
internet/dailies.
8.
Distribution of Mark
Certificates
Candidates should collect the Mark
Certificates in person from the respective
examination centres on the date prescribed
by DGE and announced in dailies.
9.
Retotalling
After the publication of results candidates
may apply for retotalling of marks with Photo
copy of Mark Certificate or internet report on
the dates prescribed by Director of
Government Examination and announced in
dailies.
Fees : Language
: Rs.205/Other Subjects : Rs.305/- each
Higher Secondary Examination
1. Conduct of Examination
2. Scheme of Examination
3. Award of Certificate
4. School Students
a) Eligibility
b) Age
c) Fees / Mode of Remittance
d) Concession
e) Process
5. Direct Private Candidate
a) Eligibility
b) Age
c) Fees & Mode of Remittance
d) Procedure
6. Distribution of Admission Certificate & Time Table
7. Release of results
8. Examination Time Table
9. Release of Results
10. Distribution of Mark Certificates
11. Retotalling
12. Issue of Certified Copies of Marks.
13. Issue of Duplicate Certificates.
Annexure : Group Subjects for Direct Private Candidates
1. Conduct of Examination
Higher Secondary Examination is conducted thrice in a year
1. March Session
2. Instant Supplementary June/July
3. Supplementary examination September/October
2. Scheme of Examination
Examination will be conducted for the following subjects on the dates fixed by the
Director of Government Examination. The Syllabus and Text Books are prescribed
by the Director of School Education for 12th Standard (State Board)
Examination
Part I
Duration
Subjects
*3.15 Hours
Permitted languages are:
(Language)
Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu,
Malayalam, Urdu, Sanskrit, Arabic,
French and German
Part II - English *3.15 Hours
English
Part III – 4
Optimist
subjects
•
•
*3.15 Hours
Any Four subjects from group of
General Stream papers or Vocational
Stream papers
(Except
(List of Subjects for School students Typewriting)
Groupwise is linked here)
2.30 Hours for (List of subjects for direct private
students available - groupwise is shown
Typewriting
in annexure)
Permitted medium for non language subjects are Tamil, Telugu,
Malayalam, Kannada, Urdu & English.
Question papers are also supplied for the above respective
languages in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany, Zoology,
Maths, Commerce, Accountancy, History and Economics.
* 3.15 hours :- 10 minutes is earmarked for reading of question papers and 5
minutes for filling up of particulars in the answer sheet.
3. Award of Certificate (Both Pupil and Private candidates)
Candidates securing 70 marks each in all the six subjects out of 200 (even compartmentally)
are eligible for award of H.Sc Certificate.
Maximum marks prescribed
Minimum for pass
200 marks for each Non Practical subject
70 marks for each subject
For subjects involving Practicals :
For Practical Subjects:
Theory
150 Marks
30 out of 150
Practical 50 Marks
40 out of 50
4. School Students
a) Eligibility:
A Pass in XI or equivalent examination. Should have completed 2 years of study in a
recognized Higher Secondary School.
b) Age
Should have attained the age of 16 + on the 31st July of the calendar year in which
the examination is to be held
c) Fees / Mode of Remittance
Amount
Exam Fees:
(in Rs.)
a)
For Groups involving subjects with practical
200
b)
For groups involving subjects without practical
150
Mark Certificate
20
Service Charge
5
Respective Headmaster of the Institution should collect and remit it into
Government account
From March/April 2008 Exam, all Tamil Medium Students are exempted from
paying examination fees.
d) Concession
Category
Concession
Pupil candidates who appear for the
examinations in Tamil medium
Total Fee Exemption
SC/ST MBC/DNC candidate
Total Fee Exemption
OB candidates whose parental income is less
than Rs.1,00,000/-
Total fee exemption
Blind Candidate
Fee Exemption.
Appointment of Scribe
Deaf and Dumb
One Language under Part – A or Part – B
Exemption and (i.e. Tamil or English)
Fee Exemption
Differently Abled / Dyslexia candidates
Extra Time in Examination upto 1 1/2 hours.
e) Procedure for examination
At the end of the course in XII Standard and the date fixed by the Director of
Government Examination, from time to time the Head of the school shall forward
the Nominal Roll in the prescribed forms of his pupils along with fee remittance
particulars who will be appearing for the public examination conducted by the Board
to the respective Chief Educational Officer concerned.
5. Private Candidates
a) Eligibility
After issue of Notification and Press Release by this Department in dailies, Higher
Secondary Examination for Private candidates shall be held during
March/September every year. For those candidates who have failed in one or two
or three subjects (H type) Special Supplementary Examination is being conducted
during June/July every year. Candidates applying for Higher Secondary
Examination are classified under two categories as detailed below:
Regular Private
Candidates (H)
Candidates who have once Registered for the earlier
session of Higher Secondary Examination and failed or
absented may apply in the same group.
Direct Private
candidates – (HP)
Candidates who have appeared for the SSLC Public
examination and declared eligible for admission to PreUniversity Courses of study or who have secured 35%
of marks in each of the subjects prescribed for the
SSLC Public Examination (X or XI) or who have passed
any other examination which will be equivalent to
S.S.L.C. Examination in Tamilnadu or Other State
Boards are eligible to apply; provided.
i) They must have a minimum of two years gap from the
year of passing SSLC Examination or equivalent
Examination and
ii) They should have completed 161/2 years of age on
the 1st day of April of the year in which March session,
Exam is held and 1st day of September of the year in
which September session is held. Candidates can
appear only for the subjects not involving practical under
General Education.
iii) Candidates who have passed their SSLC
Examination in other states and wish to apply for Higher
Secondary Examination in Tamil Nadu as direct private
candidate (HP Category) should obtain a Migration
certificate also from their Education Board and enclose
it along with the application. Such Candidates should
appear only in the subjects and medium permissible by
the Government of Tamil Nadu.
No Transfer Certificate will be issued along with the Mark Certificate
to Direct Private Candidates and no other claim regarding T.C will be
entertained.
Improvement
Scheme
Improvement Scheme has been discontinued from
March 2006.
b) Age
Should have attained the age of 16 + on the 31st July of the calendar year in which
the examination is to be held
c) Fees & Mode of Remittance
‘H’ Type
All subjects (involving practicals)
200 + 35#
All Subjects (without Practicals)
150 + 35#
Under Compartmental System
HP Type
For each subject with or without
Practical
50 + 35#
For all subjects
150 + 35#
(#) Break up of Rs. 35 is
Registration fee
Mark Certificate Fee
Service Charge
Rs.10
Rs.20
Rs. 5
Direct Private candidates who had failed in language Part I & II under old syllabus
(Prior to March 1997) and opt for existing New syllabus should remit additionally Rs.
2/- for conducting Aural – Oral Skill Test in Paper II in Languages Part I & Part II.
Remittance of examination fee :
a. Private candidates from places other than Chennai City area should remit
the examination fee under the relevant head of accounts into the
Treasuries/Sub Treasuries.
b. Private candidates from Chennai City should obtain Demand Draft from any
one of the branches of State Bank of India or from any one of the
Nationalized Banks, Chennai, favouring the “The Director of Government
Examinations, Chennai – 6.” No other mode of payment will be accepted.
On the reverse side of the Demand Draft, candidates should write their full
name and address without fail. Further the candidates should write the
Demand Draft Number, date and Name of the Bank in the relevant column
of the application without fail.
NOTE Application received with Indian Postal Orders will summarily be rejected.
d) Procedure
Every year blank application forms are likely to be distributed in the first week of
December for march session 1st week of June for Special Supplementary
Examinations and 1st week of August for September session. For candidates who
have failed in 1 or 2 &3 subjects, Special Supplementary Examination will be
conducted during June/July every year for which applications are issued during last
week of May.
Blank application forms can be had from
Office of the Chief Educational Officers
Office of the District Educational Officers
Office of the Joint Director (Education), Puducherry
Office of the Regional Deputy Director of Government Examinations,
Tirunelveli, Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Cuddlore, Vellore & Chennai.
Enclosures to application
Blank Application can also be downloaded from the website.www.tn.gov.in/dge
"H" Type
"HP"
Type
1. Filled in Application Form
•
Photo copy of the Previous appearance Mark
Certificate duly attested by Head Master of School
in which candidate had studied.
•
Chalan / DD for fees remitted
1. Filled in Application Form
•
Original SSLC (or) Equivalence Certificate
•
Chelan / DD for fees remitted
Attestation of photo & other documents
"H" Type
Attestation to be done only by the Headmasters /
Headmistress of the school where the candidate has
studied last.
"HP" Type
Attestation to be done only by the Headmasters /
Headmistress of the school where the candidate has
studied last. Or Headmaster of near by High / Higher
Secondary school close to his place of residence who
has personal knowledge of the candidate.
Applications attested by Gazetted officers other than the headmasters will
summarily be rejected.
Submission of application
Filled in application should be submitted either by Registered Post or in person to
the offices of the Regional Deputy Director of Government Exam situated at
Tirunelveli/Madurai/Coimbatore/Trichy/Cuddalore/Vellore & Chennai.
6. Distribution of Admission Certificat & Time Table (Both School Candidates
& Private Candidates)
Headmaster concerned will issue identity card to individual student. Time Table
copies will be issued to schools through Chief Educational Officer Concerned
Register Numbers will be assigned in Nominal Roll and sent to School before the
commencement of Practical Examination.
For private candidates Admission Certificate will be sent to Distribution centre along
with Time Table copies 15 days before the commencement of Examination. The
candidates have to collect the Admission Certificate on the dates that will be
announced in the News Papers by this Department.
In the event of any holiday being declared after the publication of Time-table the
examination will be conducted as scheduled, unless and otherwise it is intimated by
the DGE, Chennai-600 006.
7. Release of results
Results of March session Examination shall be announced during second week
third week of May for Pupil and Private candidates for special supplementary Exam
results announced July 2nd week and September session exam results announced
at November 1st week in dailies as well as in Internet along with marks.
8. Distribution of certificates
Mark Certificates shall be distributed through their relevant examination centres
within a week after the publication of results.
For private candidates June / September Mark Certificates are distributed through
the respective exam centres one week after publication of results.
Candidates should submit a self addressed Rs.30/- stamp affixed envelope at the
exam centre on the first day of the exam so as to send the certificate by registered
post to their residential address in case they fail to collect the same in person.
For Alphabets A to M - First day.
N to Z - Second day.
Annexure
GENERAL GROUPS WITHOUT PRACTICALS FOR DIRECT PRIVATE
APPEARANCE
(Group of subjects once opted cannot be changed)
(List of Groups with Group-Code Nos. and Subject under Part III)
The syllabus and Text Books is the same as followed in regular schools (State
Board) for 12th Std. (Same as that for pupil candidates). HP candidates can apply
for any one of the combination of subjects under Part III.
Direct Private candidates will be admitted in any one of the following five group of
subjects in addition to Part I and Part II Language only under the New Syllabus
introduced in the year 2005.
Group
code
No.
Part III Subjects
304
History
Economics
Commerce
Accountancy
305
Economics
Political Science Commerce
Accountancy
306
Economics
Commerce
Accountancy
Indian Culture
307
Economics
Commerce
Accountancy
Adv. Lang.(Tamil)
308
Economics
Commerce
Accountancy
Business Maths
Issue of Photo copy of Answer Scripts in Higher Secondary Exam
With a view to bring transparency in the evaluation system, from the Higher
Secondary Examination held in March 2001 onwards, Photo copy of answer scripts
were given to students in seven subjects namely Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Zoology, Botany, Maths & Computer Science. From March 2009 HSE., Photo copy
of answer scripts are given to students in all subjects.
Fees for Photo copy of Answer Scripts and Mode of Payment
1) Part I – LANGUAGE
-
Rs.550/-
2) Part II – ENGLISH
-
Rs.550/-
3) All the other subjects
-
Rs.275/-
Mode of Payment : Through Demand Draft.
The Student has to apply to The Director of Government Examination,
College Road, D.P.I. Campus,
Nungampakkam,
Chennai – 600 006.
The Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of
The Director of Government Examination,
College Road, D.P.I. Campus,
Chennai-6
The Last date for applying will be intimated through Notification. Only on submission
of the Demand Draft, the application form will be issued. The filled up application
form should be submitted immediately.
Application form can be obtained from the Directorate of Government Examinations,
Chennai-6 / All Chief Educational Officers / All District Educational Officers / Joint
Director (Education, Puduchery / All the Regional Deputy Director of Government
Examinations (Except Chennai).
It takes 20 days approximately for processing the application and Director of
Government Examination will send a Photo copy of the answer script to the student
Revaluation
In addition to issue of Photo copies of answer scripts, revaluation is also permitted
in all subjects of
Plus Two Examination. The scripts are revalued by a three-
member committee of subject experts. Any increase or decrease in marks on
revaluation is effected in both ways. This system had ensured not only transparency
in the evaluation methods adopted but also bring into focus the accountability of
teachers. Only those candidates, who apply for Photo copy of answer scripts are
permitted to apply for revaluation. Revaluation should be applied to Director of
Government Examination within 5 days of the receipt of Photo copy of the answer
scripts.
Director of Government Examinations will issue the application form and it should
be submitted to The Joint Director (Revaluation) concerned.
Processing of the application takes approximately 25 to 30 days.
Fees and Mode of Payment
Fee for revaluation of each subject (Rs.5/- Service
Rs.505/=
Charge)
Candidates in Chennai City should remit the prescribed fee in the form
of Demand Draft drawn in favour of
Director,
Directorate of Government Examinations,
Chennai-6
Candidates other than Chennai City may remit the prescribed fee
under the following Head of Account through Challan in Treasury/SubTreasury.
0202 Edn. Sports Arts and Culture 01 General Education 102
Secondary Education AA Examinations conducted by the Director of
Government Examinations Fee for Revaluation DPC 0202 01 102 AA
0603. 3 Service Charges 0202 01 102AA 0807
Application form for Revaluation to Plus 2 Examination
Re-totaling
Candidates are permitted to apply for re-totaling in all subjects within the dates
prescribed by this Department after the publication of results. Only increase in
marks will be given effect.
Re-totaling all subjects in Higher Secondary & SSLC should be applied to Director
of Government Examination within 5 days of the receipt Mark Certificate.
Fees and Mode of Payment:
For each Subject (Service Charge Rs. 5)
Rs.200 + 5/-
For subjects comprising two papers,
Eg, Biology, English & Tamil
(Service Charge Rs. 5)
Other Subjects
Rs.300 + 5/-
Rs.200 + 5 (each)
Candidates in Chennai City should remit the prescribed fee in the form
of D.D. drawn in favour of
The Director of Government Examinations,
Chennai - 600 006.
from a Nationalised Bank.
Candidates other than Chennai City may remit the prescribed fee
under the following Head of Account through Chelan in Treasury/SubTreasury.
0202 Education Sports Arts and Culture 01 General Education 02
Secondary Education AA Examinations conducted by Director of
Government Examinations 05 Fees for Retotalling 3 Service Charges
0202 01 102AA 0807
1. Application form for Re-totaling for Plus 2 Examination
2. Application form for Re-totaling for SSLC/OSLC Examination
3. Application form for Re-totaling for Matric/Anglo-Indian Examination
Remedies on Loss of Certificate
Candidates can get the Duplicate Certificate or Certified Copy of Mark List in case
of loss of certificate or destroyed by flood or fire. Certified Copy of Mark List is only
valid for short time duration whereas Duplicate Certificate is valid for ever.
Immediately on loss of original certificate the candidate must lodge a complaint in
the nearest Police Station. If the certificate is not traceable, the candidate should
obtain a non-traceable certificate from the Police.
Based on the above Non-traceable certificate, loss certificate from the Tahsildar
concerned may be obtained.
If the certificate is totally destroyed by flood or fire, a certificate to the effect has to
be obtained from the Tahsildar concerned.
If the certificate is partially damaged and cannot be used, the same should be
enclosed with the application for duplicate. In this case there is no need to get nontraceable certificate from Police of from Tahsildar.
For further details click the following
1. Instructions to get Certified Copy of Mark List (C.C.M.)
2. Instructions to get Duplicate Mark Certificate
Instruction to get Certified Copy of Marklist (C.C.M.)
Application should be in the prescribed form.
Application should be filled in by the applicant only.
Candidates should remit a fee of Rs.305/- for the first time and Rs. 405/- for the
second time by Challan through the treasury or State Bank of India.
Fee remittance will not be accepted through Postal Order or Banker’s Cheque.
The filled in application should be endorsed by Head master / Head mistress of the
school in which the applicant last studied.
A self-addressed envelope with Rs. 30/- stamp affixed should be enclosed with the
application.
Certified copy of the Mark List will be sent directly to the candidate in the enclosed
self-addressed envelope.
The name of the school where candidate studied and the marks obtained will only
be written in the certified copy of Mark Sheet. Date of Birth will not be given.
A fee Rs. 55/- in addition, by Chelan should be paid to obtain a copy of Date of
Birth.
The Head of the school should endorse and send the application enclosed with
Chalan and self addressed envelope to the Secretary, Directorate of Govt.
examinations Chennai – 6.
Private Candidate
For the candidates appeared privately for the examination the application for C.C.M
should be certified by the Head of the Institution where the candidate had
completed VIIIth or IXth or Xth standard.
1. Form for applying CCM for S.S.L.C.
2. Form for applying CCM for Matric/Anglo Indian
3. Form for applying CCM for Plus Two
Instruction to get Duplicate Certificate
Application should be in the prescribed form.
Application form should be filled in by the applicant only.
If the certificate is lost, a certificate should be obtained from given by the Tahsildar
starting that the original certificate is lost beyond recovery.
A fee of Rs. 505/- through Challan for each session.
A fee of Rs. 755/- for a Triplicate copy.
Fees should be remitted through Treasury or SBI
The candidate should submit application for Duplicate certificate to the school
where he/she studied last with Chelan in the certificate received from the Tahsildar.
The Head Master / Head Mistress of the concerned school will counter signed the
application and sent to the D.E.O concerned.
The loss of certificate will be published in Gazette by the D.G.E.
The application will be scrutinized and certificate will be prepared and sent back to
the D.E.O from where the application received.
The candidate will be informed to collect the certificate.
With the letter received from this office the candidate should approach the office of
the D.E.O and receive the certificate.
The above instructions are also applicable to private candidates who lost their
certificate.
Chalan and Tahsildar certificate should be enclosed along with filled application.
Instruction to be followed by the candidate who had appeared for X std privately
after completing VIII std or IX std.
The applicant should fill the application correctly.
For each session, the candidates should remit a Fee or Rs. 305/- for CCM &
Rs.505/- for Duplicate Certificate by Chalan. Remittance should be made through
SBI or Treasury only.
The loss of certificate should be certified by the District Tahsildar.
The transfer certificate obtained from the school where the candidate studied last
should be enclosed.
The application should be endorsed and certified by the Head of Institution where
last studied.
The application should be forwarded to this office directly with Chelan, Transfer
certificate and the certificate of loss received from the District Tahsildar.
The notification regarding loss of certificate will be published in the Gazette by this
office.
Duplicate certificate will be prepared by this office and sent directly to the candidate.
Chalan, Tahsildar certificate and Transfer certificate should be enclosed along with
filled application.
1. Form for applying Duplicate Certificate for S.S.L.C.
2. Form for applying Duplicate Certificate for Matric/Anglo Indian
3. Form for applying Duplicate Certificate for Plus Two
Diploma in Teacher Education Examination
1. Conduct of Examination
Diploma in Teacher Education Examination is held once a year in the month of
June / July for First year and Second year Regular pupil students and also for
Private candidates.
2. Pattern of Examination
The pattern of examination and the marks allotted for each subject is as follows
External Assessment
Revised syllabus from June 2009 (Details Furnished Below)
First Year
Course
Title
Time
in Hours
Courses Taught
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
The Learning Child
Facilitating & Enhancing Learning-I
Teaching of Tamil/Urdu/Malayalam/Telugu-I
Teaching of English-I
Teaching of Mathematics-I
Teaching of Science-I
Teaching of Social Science-I
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Practicum
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII
XIII
Observing Children and doing Case Study
School Visit
Story Telling
Physical Education, Health Education & Yoga
Self - Development Workshop
Teaching Learning Materials
Total
20
20
40
40
40
40
900
Second Year
Course
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Title
Time
in Hours
Indian Education System
Facilitating & Enhancing Learning-II
Teaching of Tamil/Urdu/Malayalam/Telugu-II
Teaching of English-II
Teaching of Mathematics-II
Teaching of Science-II
Teaching of Social Science-II
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Practicum
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII
XIII
Self - Development Workshop
Teaching Learning Materials
Physical Education, Health Education & Yoga
Art Education & Work Experience
Educational Computing
Projects
Total
40
20
40
20
40
40
900
Evaluation
There will be internal assessment as well as external examination in each year.
9.1 External Examination
External examination in the first seven taught Courses will be conducted by the Director of
Government Examinations under the supervision of the Principal of the DIET of the District concerned
utilizing the services of faculty members of DIET and TTIs.
First Year
Course
Title
Time
Hours
Taught Courses
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
The Learning Child
Facilitating & Enhancing Learning-I
Teaching of Tamil/Urdu/Malayalam/Telugu-I
Teaching of English-I
Teaching of Mathematics-I
Teaching of Science-I
Teaching of Social Science-I
Total
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
700 +175=875
Second Year
Course
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Title
Hours
Indian Education System
Facilitating & Enhancing Learning-II
Teaching of Tamil/Urdu/Malayalam/Telugu-II
Teaching of English-II
Teaching of Mathematics-II
Teaching of Science-II
Teaching of Social Science-II
Total
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
700
Question Paper pattern for External Examination for Taught Course I in the FirstYear
Part A
Part B
Part C
Short Answer Questions (about 100 words) no choice 8 questions will be
from the Units in Part A ‘Child Development’ and 7 questions from the
Units in Part B ‘Learning’.
Paragraph Answer Questions (about 200 words) 10 out of 12
6 questions will be from the Units in Part A “Child Development” and
6 questions from the Units in Part B “Learning”.
Essay Question (about 500 words) 3 with internal choice First question will
be from the Units in Part A ‘Child Development’ Second question will be
from the Units in Part B ‘Learning’.
Third question will be one from the Units of Part A ‘Child Development’
and the other from the Units of Part B ‘Learning’
Total
15x2
30 Marks
10x4
40 Marks
3x10
30 Marks
100 Marks
Question Paper pattern for External Examination for Taught Course III to VII both the
first and second years.
There will be two sections in these papers. Section A will test the content part of the syllabus and
Section B Methodology part.
Part A
Section-A Content
Short Answer Questions (100 words) no choice
10x2
20 Marks
Part B
Paragraph Answer Questions (200 words) 5 out of 8
5x4
20 Marks
Part A
Section-B Methodology
Short Answer Questions (about 100 words) no choice
10x2
20 Marks
Part B
Paragraph Answer Questions (200 words) 5 out of 8
5x4
20 Marks
Part C
Short Essay Questions (500 words) internal choice
2x10
20 Marks
9.2 Internal Assessment
Internal Assessment will be made under the following three heads.
a. Taught Courses
b. Practicum
c. Teaching Practice
9.2.1 Internal Assessment for Taught Courses
There will be continuous internal assessment for Taught Courses (I to VII)
Taught Courses I and II
Practicals suggested in the units
...
5
Subject-specific tasks other than suggested in the units
...
5
Test
...
5
Seminar
...
5
Review of Two books
...
5
...
25
Total
Taught Courses III to VII
Practicals suggested in the units
...
5
Subject-specific tasks other than suggested in the units
...
5
Test
...
5
Seminar 2
...
5
Preparation of question banks containing all types of
questions (objective subjective) in each unit in the school
syllabus and one unit in the course syllabus.
Total
...
5
...
25
First Year
Sl.No.
Taught Courses
Internal Assessment
Marks
Taught Courses
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
The Learning Child
Facilitating & Enhancing Learning-I
Teaching of Tamil/Urdu/Malayalam/Telugu-I
Teaching of English-I
Teaching of Mathematics-I
Teaching of Science-I
Teaching of Social Science-I
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
175
Total
Second Year
Sl.No.
Taught Courses
Internal Assessment
Marks
Taught Courses
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Indian Education System
Facilitating & Enhancing Learning-II
Teaching of Tamil/Urdu/Malayalam/Telugu-II
Teaching of English-II
Teaching of Mathematics-II
Teaching of Science-II
Teaching of Social Science-II
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
175
Total
9.2.2 Internal Assessment for Practical
The following practical subjects will be assessed for a maximum of the marks noted
against each practical. Grade should be given for each practical.
First Year
Sl.No.
VIII
Courses
I Year
Observing Children and doing Case Study
125
IX
School Visit
100
X
Story Telling
100
XI
Physical Education, Health Education & Yoga
100
XII
Self-Development Workshop
100
XIII
Teaching Learning Materials
100
Total
625
Second Year
Sl.No.
Courses
I Year
VIII
Self-Development Workshop
100
IX
Teaching Learning Materials
75
X
Physical Education, Health Education & Yoga
100
XI
Art Education & Work Experience
XII
Educational Computing
150
XIII
Projects
125
75
Total
625
9.2.3 Internal Assessment for Teaching Competency:
Teaching practice in each subject will be assessed in each year as per the pattern given. The allotment
of marks for teaching practice and observation in each subject will be as follows.
Details
Marks
Teaching Practice in Schools
30
Teaching Practice in the DIETs/TTIs
20
Observation
10
Total
60
Grade should be given for each subject.
10. Grades for Internal Assessment
Internal assessment marks for Practical Courses and Teaching Competency should be
converted into grades as follows:
Percentage of
Maximum Marks
Grade
Marks
60
75
100
125
150
75 and above
45 and above
56 and above
75 and above
93 and above
A
60-74
36-44
45-55
60-74
75-92
125 and
above
90-124
50-59
30-35
37-44
50-59
62-74
75-89
C
Below 50
Below 30
Below 37
Below 50
Below 62
Below 75
D
B
Minimum for a pass is 50% in external examination as well as in internal assessment in papers
I to VII and ‘C’ Grade for Practicum and teaching competency.
Those who fail in the external examination should appear for the examination in the
subsequent year in the month of May/June. Students who fail in the internal assessment should appear
before the practical Board of Examiners in the subsequent years at DIET of the District concerned
irrespective of the TTI where the student has undergone the course in the District.
3. Award of Certificate
Minimum for a pass is 50% in external examination as well as in internal
assessment in respects of papers I to VIII listed and for internal examination of
subjects IX to XII will be shown in a separate Grade certificate. This includes
passing under the compartmental system also.
Those who fail in the external examination will have to re-appear for the
examination in the subsequent year/s in the month of April. Students who fail in the
internal assessment will have to appear before the Practical Board of Examiners in
the subsequent years.
4. Syllabus:
The Syllabus is as formulated by the D.T.E.R.T., and approved by the Government
and currently followed in Teacher Training Institutes for the regular students.
However, whenever the syllabus is modified or revised, for the residual private
candidates, who had failed in D.T.E. examination under the Old syllabus, two or
three sessions of examinations under the old syllabus as approved by the
Government will be permitted. For current syllabus, subjects and marks distribution
as specified in Chapter IX.
5. School Students
a) Eligibility
Students undergoing training for two years in the District Institute of Education &
Training / Government Teacher Training Institutes / Private Teacher Training
Institutes recognised by the Southern Regional Committee of N.C.T.E., Bangalore,
having passed their Higher Secondary Examination are eligible to sit for the D.T.E.
Examination for the first year subjects at the end of their first year of study and for
the second year subjects and also for the first year subjects if any (which they might
have failed in their first attempt) at the end of the Second year of study.
b) Age
As prescribed at date the time of admission by the Director of Teacher Education
Research and Training, Chennai – 6 (DTERT)
c) Fees, Mode of Payment
First Year : For each subject Rs.50/Second Year : For each subject Rs.50/Mark sheet for First Year : Rs.100/Mark sheet for Second Year : Rs.100/Diploma Certificate : Rs.100/Service Charges : Rs.5/For regular candidates fee will be remitted by the respective TTIs.
d) Procedure for admission
As admissions in Teacher Training Institutes of regular pupil candidates are
approved and regulated by the D.T.E.R.T. and only those approved by the
D.T.E.R.T. are admitted for the Diploma in Teacher Education Examination.
Nominal Roll will be submitted by DIETs / Government TTIs and Private TTIs. But
the Principal of the DIET concerned will countersign the Nominal Rolls of
Government TTIs and Private TTIs before submission to the Directorate of
Government Examinations.
6. Private Candidates
a) Eligibility
a) Candidates who have appeared earlier and failed
b) Teacher Private candidates
I.
Junior / Elementary Grade Teachers and Teachers
holding Pre-School Teacher Training Course Certificate
(now in service), who have completed 3 years of service
in a recognized school and satisfy other conditions
regarding the marks in the General Educational
Qualification under rule 138 of Tamil Nadu Educational
Rules.
II. Those who have undergone Teacher Training in other
States, but have not obtained 50% of marks in each
subject can also apply as Private Candidates.
Holders of Technical Teachers Certificates, Language Teachers,
Physical Education Teachers, who have put in the prescribed
years of service in a recognized school and also satisfy the
conditions regarding the General Educational Qualification.
III The Secondary Grade Teacher Training candidates (S.G.T.T.) who
have studied in the Higher Secondary Vocational Course previously
and have not yet passed.
For candidates I to III supra – No age limit is prescribed.
Note: Candidates holding Pre School Teacher Mark Certificate of Higher
Secondary Vocational Stream are not eligible to appear under this category
b) Fees, Mode of Payment
First Year : For each subject Rs.50/Second Year : For each subject Rs.50/Mark sheet for First Year : Rs.50/Mark sheet for Second Year : Rs.50/Diploma Certificate : Rs.100/Service Charges : Rs.5/Registration Fees : Rs. 10/For private candidates, excepting those residing in Chennai City, have to remit the
examination fees only by Chalan in Government Treasuries.
Chennai City candidates have to remit the examination fees by means of Demand
Drafts obtained from any nationalized bank drawn in favour of Director of
Government Examinations, Chennai – 600 006
c) Procedure for Admission
Application forms can be had from all District Institute of Education and Training.
d) Enclosures to application:
Private Candidates should submit the following along with the filled in Application:
1. Fee Receipt
2.Photo copies of mark certificates of earlier appearances.
3.Teacher Private candidates should enclose a Service Certificate obtained from
Inspecting officer under whose jurisdiction the teacher is currently employed.
4.Other State candidates should enclose Teacher Training certificates and
verification fees Rs.300/- by way of Demand Draft.
6. Distribution of Hall Tickets and Time Table
Hall Tickets and Time Table will be distributed through District Institute of Education
and Training.
7. Release of Results
For Regular candidates Tabulated Mark list containing the marks (both internal &
external) will be sent to the respective TTIs.
8. Distribution of Mark Certificates
Mark/Diploma Certificates will be sent to the respective TTIs in the case of regular
pupil candidates and to the examination centres where they had taken the
examination in respect of private candidates. The date of distribution will be notified
through the media.
9. Retotalling :
Candidates are permitted to apply for re-totalling in all subjects within the dates
prescribed by this Department after the publication of results.
Fees and Mode of Payment : Rs.205/- for each subject.
Mode of Payment – Procedure followed for S.S.L.C., Higher Secondary is
applicable for DTE also.
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Remedies on Loss of DTE Certificate
Candidates can get the Duplicate Certificate or certified copy of Mark List in case of
loss of certificate or destroyed by flood or times C.C.M is valid for short time
duration whereas Duplicate certificates is valid for ever.
Mode of Application for C.C.M. of Duplicate is as applicable to Hr.Sec. & S.S.L.C.
Filled in Duplicate application should be submitted to the concerned DIET’s.
Private Candidates :
Teacher private and Other States private candidates can apply for Duplicate directly
to this department. Fees structure as applicable to regular candidates.
Eighth Standard Public Examination (ESLC) – Private Study
(Conducted yearly once in the month of December)
1. Conduct of Examination
Yearly once in the month of December
2. Scheme of Examination
Examination will be conducted for the
subjects Tamil, English, Maths, Science and
Social Studies.
Duration of each examination is 2 hours.
3. Award of certificate
A pass in ESLC examination requires a
minimum of 35% of marks in each one of the
five subjects.
4. Age
12 1/2 years as on 1st December
5. Fees
Rs. 125/- in form of Treasury chalan for all
candidates
6. Procedure for Admission
Application forms to be filled and submitted
at the Regional Officers of this Department
after the release of Notification.
7.Enclosures to application
1. Evidence for Date of Birth (12 ½
years completed on 1st of Dec
2. Examination fee Challan (or) D..D.
8. Submission of application To be submitted at the respective Regional
Offices as notified.
9. Distribution of Hall Tickets Hall ticket and time-table will the sent to the
and Time – Table
candidates one week before the examination
by post from regional office.
10. Release of Results
Result will be released after two months.
11. Distribution of
Certificates
Mark Certificates will be sent to the
residence of the candidates by Registered
post from the Regional office.
12. Duplicate Certificates
Candidates can get the duplicate certificates
incase of loss of original certificates. Fees
Rs.505/- filled in Duplicate application along
with Tahsildhar Certificates should be sent to
this department. Mode of payment of fees
as application to SSLC & Hr.Sec.
Diploma Examination in teaching the Blind
Course
conducted by
Regular Admission for the above course thro’ Social
welfare Department. Chennai – 4.
Training Centre
The Government School for the Blind,
Chennai – 600 056
Poonamallee, Tamilnadu.
FEES
RS.47/- (Rupees Fourty-seven only)
Course details
Junior Grade
Senior Grade
Examination date During August
During November
Eligiblity Regular
Candidates who have
secured more than 40% in all
subjects in the SSLC and
Passed in Diploma in
Teacher Education,
Examination. or equivalent
qualification will be admitted.
The Holders of Any
Degree and passed in
B.Ed. Course and
Diploma in Teaching the
Blind (Junior) or
equivalent qualification
will be admitted
Elgibility Private
Failed Candidates only apply The Holders of Any
Degree and passed B.Ed.
Course and passed in the
Diploma in Teaching the
Blind (Junior) grade.
Enclosures
•
•
•
•
Application affixed
with Passport Size
Photo.
SSLC Mark Sheet Photo copy (Xerox)
Diploma in Teacher
Education (xerox)
Fee Receipt Challan
(Original)
•
•
•
•
•
Application affixed
with passport size
photo.
Any Degree (Photo
copy)
B.Ed. (Photo copy)
Pvt candidatesDiploma in
Teaching the Blind
(Photo copy)
Fee Receipt
Challan (Original)
Application form
From Training Center
From this office
Submission of
Application form
Will be received thro' training
center
Will be received thro' this
office
Distribution of
Hall Tickets &
Time Table
Will be sent to Training
Centres
Will be sent their
residential address only
Certificate
Thro' Training Centre
Thro' this office
Diploma in Teaching the Deaf
Course conducted
by
Regular Admission for the above course thro’
Social welfare Department. Chennai – 4.
Training Centre
L.F. School For the Deaf, Chennai – 600 006
FEES
RS.47/- (Rupees Fourty-seven only)
Course details
JUNIOR
SENIOR
Eligiblity - Regular
Candidates who have
secured more than
40% in all subjects in
the SSLC and Passed
in Diploma in Teacher
Education,
Examination. or
equivalent qualification
will be admitted.
The Holders of Any
Degree and passed in
B.Ed. Course
Elgibility Private
Failed Candidates only
apply
The Holders of Any
Degree and passed
B.Ed. Course and
passed in the Diploma
in Teaching the Deaf
(Junior) grade.
Enclosures
•
•
•
•
Application
affixed with
Passport Size
Photo.
SSLC Mark
Sheet Photo
copy
Diploma in
Teacher
Education
Fee Receipt
Challan
(Original)
•
•
•
•
•
Application
affixed with
passport size
photo.
Any Degree
(Photo copy)
B.Ed. (Photo
copy)
Pvt candidatesDiploma in
Teaching the
Deaf (Photo
copy)
Fee Receipt
Challan
(Original)
Application form
From Training Center
From this office
Distribution of Hall
Tickets & Time
Table
Will be sent to Training
Centres
Will be sent their
residential address only
Certificate
Thro' Training Centre
Thro' this office
Technical Exam - Subjects
Sl.
No.
Subjects
Eligibility
Lower
Higher
8th Passed
10th Passed
Examination Fees
Lower Higher
1.
FHO- Free hand outline and
Model Drawing
2.
Design
"
"
"
"
3.
GD – Geometrical Drawing
"
"
"
"
4.
Painting
"
"
"
"
5.
Modelling
"
"
"
"
Sl.
No.
Rs.37/-
Eligibility
Lower
Higher
Subjects
8th Passed
10th Passed
Rs.47/-
Examination Fees
Lower Higher
1.
Embroidery
2.
Needle Work & Dress Making
"
"
"
"
3.
Music
"
"
"
"
4.
Dancing
"
"
Rs.57/-
Rs.62/-
SL.
No.
NAME OF THE
EXAMINATIONS
MONTH
QUALIFICATI
ON
1.
Tamil Pandit
April
B.Lit (Tamil)
2.
Blind Junior
June
+2 DTE
3.
Deaf Junior
Deaf Senior
June
4.
Trusts Examination
5.
Agriculutre, Handloom,
Weaving & Printing (Lower)
"
(Higher)
6.
Blind (Senior)
HSC, DTED
Degree with
B.Ed.,
September 8th passed
9th Studying
December 8th Pass
10th Pass
December
Degree with
B.Ed., JD TB
Rs.37/-
Rs.47/-
FEES FIXED
BY THE
GOVERNMENT
Rs.37/Rs.40/Rs.100/-
Rs.10/Rs.37/Rs.47/----
The names, designation of the PIO’s
HEAD OFFICE (DIRECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT EXAMINATIONS)
1) Tmt. D. Uma,
Joint Director (Personnel)
PIO for SSLC, DTE & Tech Examinations
as well as establishment matters.
2) Thiru. A.Karrupasamy.
Joint Director (Hr.Sec.)
PIO for Hr.Sec., Matric, Anglo-Indian &
N.T.S. Examinations.
3) D. Vasundara Devi
Director of Government Examinations.
4) M.Manoharan
Appellate Authority
Assistant PIO
REGIONAL OFFICES
Name of the Regional
Offices
Name & Designation of the PIO
Thiru/Tmt
Name & Designation of the
appellate authority
Thiru/Tmt
1) Chennai
K.A. Selvamani (Secretary)
Revathi Rukmangaathan (D.D)
2) Vellore
R. Geetha (Secretary)
R. Chandrasekaran (D.D)
3) Cuddalore
M. Indira (Secretary)
D. Ramachandran (D.D)
4) Trichy
K. Subhadra (Secretary)
S.Bhavani (D.D)
5) Madurai
H. Chitrammal (Secretary)
M. Palanichamy (D.D)
6) Coimbatore
J. Lourdu Sagaya Rani (Secretary)
K.S. Baskaran (D.D)
7) Tirunelveli
V. Mari (Secretary)
G. Dasarathan (D.D)
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